Sermons on Jesus Opens The Scriptures:

Getting To The Heart Of The Problem / Or/ Honest To God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Being Honest to God no matter how hard the questions, Opens the door for God’s gracious response.

Passage: Genesis (14:17-24) 15:1-6 When Abram returned from defeating those many kings in war, and after he had met with Melchizedek, and after he had refused to accept the reward money from the king of Sodom, God came to Abram to make him a promise. This aging man had just risked his life to save ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Digging

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

It’s time to start digging again and open up the wells the enemy has stopped up.

• Notice the last part of the verse: “when you shall search for me with all your heart” • Something that I always wanted as a child was a metal detector. Not a cheap one, but one that could really detect stuff deep in the ground. I could imagine hearing it going off really loud, grabbing the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's All About The People

Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002

God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people?

"It’s All About the People" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Romans 15:1-7 Purpose: God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people? As God’s ambassador, and as the pastor of His flock, or as a brother in the family of God, the truest way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Arrest Of Jesus - Mark 14:41-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 12, 2024

What's with the strange story about the young man fleeing naked at Jesus' arrest? Mark leaves out so many big aspects of that event, but he includes this. Is it a meaningless, throwaway story? Or is it Mark at his best, crafting a profound message in a vivid picture?

Jesus leads the 12 into battle even though he knows they will fail. When the hour comes, you’ll have to face the battle, ready or not. Jesus fights this battle on four fronts. Front #1: Judas (Jesus fights dis-couragement by calling out to Abba, Father). Front #2: the rogue disciple who jeopardizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:41-52, Matthew 26:45-56, Luke 22:46-53, John 18:2-12

Jesus Loves Us More Than Enough! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2022

Jesus loves us enough... 1. To warn us about the danger of sin (vs. 5-9). 2. To tell us about His heavenly home (vs. 10). 3. To show us God's love for lost people (vs. 11-14).

Jesus Loves Us More than Enough! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 3, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. In our last study, Jesus began by answering the disciples' question in vs. 1: "Who then is greatest in the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Steps Of Our Savior Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2024

Here’s how: 1. Mimic our Master (vs. 1a). 2. Learn how much we are loved by God (vs. 1b). 3. Love like we are loved by God (vs. 2). 4. Live with godly holiness (vs. 3-7). 5. Walk as children of light (vs. 8-14).

Follow the Steps of Our Savior Jesus Christ Ephesians 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 22, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We are studying the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus. J. Vernon McGee gave this background: "Around the year 60 A.D. four ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

Explores the Beatitudes as a call to character transformation, guiding Christians to embody Jesus' teachings in their daily lives amidst imperfections and trials.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! We gather here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the Beatitudes. These potent words spoken by our Savior, Jesus Christ, are not just mere moral guidelines; they are a radical call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Jesus' Ideals

They Presented Gifts To Him

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2005

The three different kinds of gifts have been suggested as representing various truths about the Lord Jesus. Every suggestion has it own special merit and message.

THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Something About That Name

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 18, 2011

Names of Jesus

“Something About That Name” Scripture Reading Act 4:5-17 12 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” What’s in a name? When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

when I imagine the story of Mary, and how weeping Mary turned into surprised Mary turned into responsive Mary, I see the power, the potential, the possibilities that come from lives that are lived in relationship with the living Lord Jesus.

“I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” – Series: Seeing Jesus Apr 15, 2007 John 20:11-18 Intro: Christ is Risen! It is true, it is gloriously true – Christ is Risen! So, now what? The greatest story, our most important story, has just last week reached its climax. Our Lord, crucified, but then ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 13, 2010

This is the final message of the series and focuses on marriage.

What Is Jesus Costing You – Part 5 Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1-30 Introduction: This message will conclude this series. Today we will focus on the last phase of developing a long-term relationship and that is marriage. When I started this series, I focused on the question: “What Is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Almost Persuaded To Follow Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2015

In Matthew 19:21, Jesus makes both diagnosis and prescription. Since the signs of wealth were all over this young man, Jesus suspected that his soul might be in the bank with his stocks and bonds. So Jesus said, ". . . .

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 By: Tom Lowe I am ALMOST PERSUADED to FOLLOW JESUS Scripture: Matt. 19:16-22 “Almost Persuaded” is a beautiful hymn which is usually sung at revivals. Listen to the words of the 1st stanza. “Almost persuaded” now to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

If You Know Jesus You Will Know God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017

You can't know God without knowing Jesus and you can't know Jesus without knowing God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IF YOU KNOW JESUS YOU WILL KNOW GOD John 8:18-19King James Version (KJV) 18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. 19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know ...read more

Scripture: John 8:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Did Jesus Really Die And Rise Again?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2004

The empty cross and risen Lord is the paramount doctrine upon which the believer rests his or her eternal destiny. I Corinthians 15:14 states that if Christ did not die and rise, then our preaching and faith is completely worthless.

DID JESUS REALLY DIE AND RISE AGAIN? I CORINTHIANS 15:1-9 Key Verses: 3-4 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Jesus For The Rest You Need Most

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 24, 2023

A message about giving our burdens to Jesus and coming to Him in faith

Children love to play and run around. They are invigorating to watch and they add zest and vigour to life. They love to wake up, run and play. Our eldest grandson Stevie is full of energy and joy and curiosity and a great willingness to engage in anything his parents, Elia and Stephen, plan to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational